delight in (someone or something)
delight in (someone or something)
To derive joy from someone or something. I delight in my students—their curiosity keeps my passion for teaching alive. With the way my son delights in being on stage, I think he should really pursue a career in acting.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
delight in someone or something
to take great pleasure in someone or something. I delight in your interest in my work. We all delight in James. What a fine boy!
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
delight in
v.
To derive great pleasure or joy from something or someone: The happy couple delighted in taking romantic walks through the park.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- delight in
- rest with
- rest with (someone or something)
- delighted
- it is a poor heart that never rejoices
- it is a sad heart that never rejoices
- rejoice
- rejoice in
- rejoice in (something)
- trace back